By: Cain S.R. No. 633 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, A 55th wedding anniversary is a splendid occasion 1-3 and calls for much celebration; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Ruth Bench and Bill Duncan of Greenville, Texas, 1-5 have reason to rejoice; since their marriage on March 24, 1940, 1-6 in Durant, Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have spent 55 years 1-7 together in loyalty and devotion; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The family and friends of this beloved couple 1-9 joined them on March 24, 1995, to congratulate them and share in 1-10 their warmth and joy; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The loving respect Ruth and Bill share with one 1-12 another is evident to all who are fortunate enough to know them; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, This happy couple has been blessed with a 1-15 wonderful family: their children, Robert and Carlene Duncan, 1-16 Nita and Jerry Stone, and Linda and Jerry Sims; and their nine 1-17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-19 74th Legislature, hereby join the relatives and friends of 1-20 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Duncan in extending them best wishes and 1-21 congratulations on their 55th wedding anniversary; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 this distinguished couple as a memento of this grand occasion. 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on April 4, 1995. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate